Jose Yulo
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Jose Yulo (September 24, 1894 - October 2, 1976) was the Chief Justice of the Philippines of the Japanese Occupation during World War II.He served from 1942-1944.
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[edit] Career
He graduated from his Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of the Philippines and placed third the Bar in 1913. But due to his age, did not practice law until two years later. He became distinguished as one of the best corporation lawyers in the Philippines.
Appointed as Justice Secretary by Manuel L. Quezon, he was elected to the House of Representatives, becoming its Speaker. He was the only former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines to be subsequently appointed as Chief Justice.
[edit] Accomplishments
He maintained the integrity of the judiciary despite pressure from the Japanese to get a hold of the decisions on certain cases.
[edit] Post-War Years
He was the Liberal Party Candidate for president in 1957, eventually losing to Carlos P. Garcia. His vice-presidential tandem, Diosdado Macapagal, won.
He was later appointed by Ferdinand Marcos as his Justice Secretary in 1966.
[edit] References
- Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila
| Preceded by Quirico Abeto |
Secretary of Justice 1934–1938 |
Succeeded by Jose Abad Santos |
| Preceded by Jose Abad Santos |
Chief Justice of the Philippines 1942–1944 |
Succeeded by Manuel Moran |
| Preceded by Salvador L. Marino |
Secretary of Justice 1966–1967 |
Succeeded by Claudio Teehankee, Sr. |
